🇳🇴 Fishing in Røssvatnet
Norway's second-largest lake — wilderness trout and arctic char
Røssvatnet in Nordland is Norway's second-largest lake (219 km²) and pure wilderness fishing. The lake is known for large brown trout and hefty arctic char, surrounded by untouched country in Hattfjelldal and Hemnes. Cast from a boat or work the shore — most anglers combine fishing with long hikes into the fjells.
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Weather at Røssvatnet
Best fishing times today
Day length: 10h 39mBite windows today
- Dawn04:12 – 06:33Excellent
- Morning06:33 – 10:52Good
- Midday10:52 – 13:12Calm
- Afternoon13:12 – 15:12Good
- Dusk15:12 – 17:33Excellent
- Night17:33 – 04:12Good
Geography & facts
Sitting 383 m above sea level with a maximum depth around 240 m, Røssvatnet is regulated for hydropower. Water levels swing but the fishery stays productive.
How to fish
Brown trout and arctic char dominate the catch. Trolling small deep-divers and casting spoons work well in summer. Ice fishing on late-spring ice is a local tradition.
Fish species
Gear & tips for brown trout
- Dry flies (Adams, Klinkhammer, CDC Caddis, Royal Wulff)
- Nymphs (Hare's Ear, Pheasant Tail, Copper John, Perdigon)
- Streamers (Wooly Bugger, Zonker, Muddler Minnow)
Dries during a hatch, nymphs sub-surface, streamers for bigger fish. Read the current — trout hold behind rocks and along seams. Stay low and quiet on the bank.
Fishing license
Røssvatnet fishing licenses are sold by the local grunneierlag — usually online via Inatur or in nearby shops. Norway's national fishing fee doesn't apply to lake fishing.
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